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‘No-nonsense, short lines of communication and the ability to act quickly: De Verzuimmakelaar suits us’

At Seats and Sofas, as specialists in seating furniture, they hold a unique position. “We are a unique retail company,” says Nicole Dijkshoorn. “Our affor ...

A free and non-binding employment consultation can prevent absenteeism

Some time ago, I had a conversation with Mirelle Klijs, the owner of De Verzuimmakelaar. Both very enthusiastic about our field, we discovered a shared challeng ...

Partial repair hassle? Maybe not if you know what it brings you!

Wait a moment, don’t click away just yet because you already think that partial reintegration doesn’t fit your organization or that it’s too much hassle. ...

Sick during vacation: a good absenteeism protocol prevents disputes

The government’s aim with vacation days is to allow people to rest and recharge. Even if an employee is ill, vacation days may be taken for this purpose. If s ...

The Verzuimmakelaar is contemporary and focuses on possibilities.

A small-scale organization with short lines of communication and a very personal approach—that’s how I can summarize De Verzuimmakelaar in a nutshell,” sa ...

A good interaction is just as important as good service.

I founded De Verzuimmakelaar at the time because I was convinced, and still am, that absence management can be done differently. And that it should be done diff ...

Switching occupational health service provider? Note the three-month notice period!

Have you ever had a difficult absenteeism case file? And did you then discover that your occupational health service provider offers standardized support, so yo ...

Switching to a different occupational health service? Make sure to ensure a proper transfer of the files!

Are you considering switching to a different occupational health service provider? Then it is important to thoroughly map out which cases are currently active. ...

The Verzuimmakelaar donates to WensAmbulance Brabant

Recently, De Verzuimmakelaar made a donation to Stichting WensAmbulance Brabant. WensAmbulance Brabant offers people in a terminal stage of life professional an ...

Building an optimal file together with Xpert Suite

At De Verzuimmakelaar, we are convinced that customization is the only way to provide truly effective occupational health services. Our absence management syste ...

Are you paying too much Whk premium? Probably yes!

At the end of November, as an employer, you will receive the Werkhervattingskas (Whk) assessment for the following year. This is determined through a complicate ...

Vitamin Attention

At De Verzuimmakelaar, we have not only business objectives but also social goals. We believe it is important to contribute to society outside of work as well. ...

Compensation for Transition Payment ends: are you at risk?

If you terminate the employment contract of an employee who has been on long-term sick leave after two years, you are required to pay a transition allowance. Yo ...

The Verzuimmakelaar extends its sponsorship contract!

Who is Mirelle Klijs? Mirelle will not be a stranger to many LTC members. She has been a member of our club for years, has done volunteer work including the PR ...

Smokers are killing for your business

Did you know that... ... a full-time smoking employee takes an average of 2 x 15-minute extra breaks every day? That adds up to about 15 working days per year! ...

Track 1 and 2 at the same time, how?

It sounds confusing: simultaneously implementing both track 1 and track 2. Yet, it happens regularly. The UWV requires that the employer at all times considers ...

Masterclass Absenteeism 2019

On October 31, we organized another Masterclass on Absenteeism. This time with the theme "Loss in Sight." Yvonne Verweel guided us through the story of grief a ...

More resilience? Take micro-steps!

If you ask people how old they want to become, most of them would like to live past 100. At least, if that’s possible in good health. Many people want to grow ...

They transfer knowledge that we can independently build upon.

Sick leave policy is more than just laws and regulations, as they know at Flowfirm in Veghel. The workforce of this high-quality supplier of installations for t ...

‘The Absence Broker also helps us with prevention’

Area is a housing corporation with around 8,000 homes in the Uden-Veghel region. Their goal is to ensure that people can live well, in vibrant villages and plea ...

Advice regarding coronavirus

Now that the first cases of the coronavirus have been detected in the Netherlands, there are many questions, including among employers. To prevent panic, we hav ...

Positive health makes your organization more flexible

At De Verzuimmakelaar, we have been promoting this theory by Machteld Huber for years, and we often include it in our training sessions: Positive Health! This d ...

The Verzuimmakelaar offers customized solutions with a practical approach

How do you distinguish yourselves from other occupational health services? I get this question regularly. Understandable, because there are quite a few. What we ...

Our occupational health services are also specifically there for the employer!

Of course, the Working Conditions Act (Arbowet) is about ensuring a healthy and safe working environment for employees, to prevent accidents and illnesses cause ...

First, try all other options before involving the company doctor.

There is a lot of ignorance about the path you can take when an employee drops out. Traditionally, many employees, but also employers, believe that the company ...

The Verzuimmakelaar certified!

Are you an employer and do you have absenteeism insurance? Then there is a good chance that your insurer requires you to work with a certified occupational heal ...

Five years of De Verzuimmakelaar: ‘We keep on growing!’

The reason why I founded De Verzuimmakelaar five years ago? Through the activities in my other company, 2de Spoor, I gained experience with various occupational ...

Prevent menopausal symptoms from leading to absenteeism

There is still a taboo surrounding menopause. This makes it difficult for employers to initiate conversations about it. Nevertheless, it is an important topic, ...

Hi guys, talking about mental health issues is really cool too!

Consciously or unconsciously, men are taught from a young age that they should be strong and tough. As a result, they often find it difficult to admit when they ...

Bullying causes dropout: it affects your entire team!

When I hear the word bullying, I immediately think of primary school, as it sounds very childish to me. But if you look at the consequences for your organizatio ...

Gen Z loneliness: as an employer, you don't have to be a therapist. But what should you do instead?

In practice, I am seeing it more and more often: loneliness is the cause of frequent and even long-term absenteeism. Generation Z (1996 – 2015) is particularl ...

Shame as an obstacle in financial worries: offer employees a helping hand

If someone has debts or financial worries, shame plays a major role. People therefore prefer not to talk about it and are sometimes even afraid of being fired. ...

Is identifying domestic violence your responsibility?

Physical, psychological, or sexual abuse: domestic violence has a huge impact. About 70 percent of victims have a paid job. More than half miss three or more wo ...

Employee handbook provides guidance for dealing with an addicted employee

Employers are paying more and more attention to the person behind the employee and want to take better care of their staff—a positive development, if you ask ...

How do you support an employee who returns from vacation feeling stressed?

During this period, many employees return from their well-deserved vacation. Ideally, they are rested and full of energy to get back to work. But what can you d ...

Grief in the workplace: how do you deal with absenteeism?

We often associate grief with the loss of a loved one, but it is much broader. A divorce or the loss of, for example, health, work, or contact with someone impo ...

Can you recognize signs of stress and discuss them effectively? You can influence absenteeism with it!

According to research by TNO, forty percent of employers believe that work-related stress is one of the main risks for absenteeism. During the COVID period, the ...

"The lines of communication are short, which works very pleasantly."

Within Driestroom, Karlijn van Deelen is an advisor for sustainable employability and absenteeism, occupational health and safety coordinator, prevention office ...

Grief and absenteeism: make clear agreements

As long as there is no legal bereavement leave, it is up to the employer to handle this properly. The death of a loved one can lead to a period of absence for t ...